Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1887-01-28

1yAfelys proceeded 70 elect senator to TepreSeht
United States for the tern, Of six years. ana Il
further appears that Cushman x Davis did re-s
ce e 9 majority Of all The votes cast in each
$ent, and voting BY viva yoos vote + tharo-
fore. declare Cushman X. Davis to have been
duly elected = member Of tho senate OI the
and after the 4th dxy 81 March, 1857.
When the speaker had finished the brilliant
assemblage made up OF the famous political
leaders Of the state, and ret Of by the pres
ence Of society leaders as prominent as mes
DANES Merriam and Cross and tho families
OF many Of the members broke out into loud
applause. Gov McGill clapped his hands
heartily, while Senator Ward chuckled until
he shook. The Gilman and Mcmillan fao-
lions tnow no more) were just as hearty as
the rest in giving this unstinted testimonial !,
Everybody wanted to applaud, at this
1uncture and We're permitted to. The
speaker appointed Messrs, Edwards. Bjorge
and Warren committee to call on Mr..
Davis and escort him to the house. In
few moments they returned with him, and
as they walked up the center AISLE there was
much clapping of hands Mr.. Buffum in
PRODUCED him to the speaker. and the latter
In time presented him TO the joint assem-
bly,. He appeared calm and collected. and
without hesitation spoke as follows:
>, Mr.; Speaker. Senators and Representatives:
You have Informed me through your committee
that have been elected to represent. in part
this commonwealth in The senate Of the United
states; and appear, at your Invitation and in
obedience to custom, to acknowledge the honor
WI, which you have have conferred upon me I thank
OF this sess tor their II choice T. fqs
ana thoneht. I accept the office, In tie
constituency may entertain will not be wholly
disappointed. You will permit me to say that
the unanimity with which a great party has Sc
lected me for this Office makes me fear that too
muoh IL required OF me, and burdens me with
that dnhdence which any man ought to feel uu-
der such circumstances. The restrictions of
this occasion do not permit any ella borate state
nent of political opinions; trust that such
statement is not at all necessary. It has been
my .ndeaTor on all occasions to state NV con-
cacon nsr. frankly and I'd think that no sin.
misunderstood me. I will say. that. In NV
opinion. an unnecessary surplus OF public reve-
nue. 10 political and economical evil. That the
revenues 11 now collected by the federal govern.
the people require wise and careful revision
and reduction Of indirect taxation, which will
tries of the country. Ever since the year 1873,
when the generous people Of this state elected
me to the office Of governor because stood At an
their rphs IN tbo .tan as an h or
OF the law over the corporations it has been my
aim TO continue upon the logical line Of such
principles, and I am persuaded that it is your
belief In this which has caused you TO invest me
with this, tale highest testimonial of your conf
dence As senator from this state shall con-
slider myself the servant Of its people. bound to
Protect their interests and to respect their
wlsneA In my efforts to do this bespeak for
myself their patience and considerate judgments
assuring them that no effort of mine shall be
wanting to deserve their approval.
l can not let this occasion pass without ac-
know!edging my obligation to my friends, and
peoples voice spoke THROUGH this oracle Of pop
ular opinion makes my obligation to it none the
less: and here tender my thanks for an adj
euaee OF personal Affection as to touch my heart
and establish lasting resting place in my men,
CRY. The duties OF q senator or representative
with the new Northwest. Of which Minnesota is
part. It Ia now nearly thirty years since Mr.
Seward. the most prescient OF American states
looking into the seeds Of time, declared that he
spoke from place destined to be the center of q
great emnire. This, like other memorable utter
inoredniity which has long since ceased and M, has
been succeeded by belief. as his prediction has
come to pass. He stood where civilization then
Tdsy hs1s y NOT e IL tSe
frontier from which such prediction
could be made That which he foresaw,
mississippi to the Pacifc-Washington Idaho,
Montana and Dakota struggling in the tran,mels
of an unjust puptaee. The relations of Mime
sofa to these communities are of the most init
mote character and will continue to be so. The
empire of the Northwest was founded here, and,
for many years to come, the identity Of interests
will make it the duty and interest Of every citi-
zen OF this state to labor for its apgrandizement.
esteem 1t as one Of the greatest privileges of
my life to be called to position where. in some
degree, can assist in the development Of that
vast region of which Minnesota ia cow the most
powerful component.
Repeating, gentlemen, my thanks for the
pledge my best endeavors to prove myself
worthy of The esteem which the gift Of such All
honor implies.
The joint session then adjourned. while
senator, to grasp him by the hand and wish
him great success.
A communication from the governor was
received that he had signed the following
bills:
To build three bridges In Minneapolis on the
mississippi river: to build bridge on the Mis-
sisstppi river in St. Paul: prescribing the times
for holding court in the Twelfth judicial district:
the Interstate commerce bill: to ieGalize the in
corporation OF the village Of Kenyon in Good
lne county: to empower the treasurer OF Kandi
court house: to authorize Washington to issue
waterworks bonds.
BY Mr.. Goodrich-Proposin0 amendment to
section i. article of the constitution to allow
Ito vote. Referred TO special committee
of five
BY Mr.. Nachbar-To authorize the county
commissioners e Of Scott county TO approximate
money for clerk hire In Scott county. Passed.
By Nh. Wniteman To lecalize certain certifi-
cat, 8 relating to chaStel MORTGAGES;
By Mr.. Johnson-.To amend section chapter
81, Laws Of 81, defining the rights and duties of
guardians In the management Of property Of
wards.
By Mr. Hayden-To authorize W1nona county
to issue sou, 600 bonds to build q court house.
Tho senate elections committee agreed
to seat Mr.: Truax from Dakota county.
The senate Judiciary committee agreed to
report tavorably ON Senator Goodrichs bill
giving married women the legal rights
House.
House met at 10 a. m. The judiciary COM
mittee reported:
That the hill for postal rights for tho insane
pass.
construction, and placed to, secure wages due
That the bill affecting the jurisdiction Of JUS
That the senate bin srecting the county com.
! rnistee OF Yellow Medicine county be indefinitely
postponed.
That the bill to incorporate the town Of Lewis
tor, Wtnona county. pass .,
That the bill Tor the COMPULSORY education Of
children 90 to the committee on educat1on
/ That the hill for the preservation of water
fowls In Jackson county be applied to the whole
state. .E@E '-..'T* =
The committee ON education reported In
favor OF substituting county agents for dis
| trict clerks to distribute state school text
books. So ~ r.+rs.
The special committee on suffering from
hail reported in favor OF the state giving I'M
mediate help to the sufferers in Marshall
county. ,z-.-s.ia 9 ~,
Bills introduced: ~. s-s'
blr Eimguist-To regulate railroa contract
as to grading aud excavation. .g.*
MI. Sevasson-Relating TO probate courts.
MIR. Sevatson-Prov1ding for the holding of